Procurement Expeditor — ERP/MRP Focus

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy Inc. is a Houston-based provider of engineered modular solutions. The Purchasing Expeditor ensures continuous material flow, coordinates with suppliers, and expediting to meet production schedules.

Role requires 2–5 years in purchasing/expediting in an ERP/MRP environment, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. APICS CPIM certification is a plus, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of purchasing/expediting in a custom engineered manufacturing ERP/MRP driven environment.
• Understanding of general manufacturing practices, policies and processes.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable with appropriate industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile BOMs to planned orders and issued POs and work with Configuration Management and Purchasing to resolve discrepancies.
• Assure an uninterrupted flow of materials, supplies and services required to operate the organization.
• Maintain frequent communication with suppliers regarding manufacturing progress, shipment status, and delivery commitments from order placement to receipt to ensure quality and schedule are met.
• Review and maintain vendor PO promise dates and receipt of materials in the ERP system.
• Lead supplier meetings as assigned to monitor PO promise dates, address delivery risks and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Follow up purchases as necessary through correspondence or telephone to expedite order, change amounts, material, specifications, etc.
• Develop and monitor supplier recovery plans as necessary for quality issues or schedule delays.
• Communicate order risks and schedule changes to appropriate TAS stakeholders.
• Advise senior management of non-standard contractual issues which can create legal and business risk to TAS.
• Maintain good relations with supplier personnel; maintain positive supplier relations while holding supplier accountable to delivery commitments.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies by comparing purchase order to delivery documentation.
• Proactively partner with Warehouse and key stakeholders to identify recurring receiving issues, drive corrective actions and prevent reoccurrence.

Skills

Communication

Organization

ERP/MRP knowledge

Materials management

Process improvement

Infor/LN experience

Excel skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma acceptable with industry experience

APICS CPIM certification

Job description

TAS Energy Inc. is a Houston-based provider of engineered modular solutions. The Purchasing Expeditor ensures continuous material flow, coordinates with suppliers, and expediting to meet production schedules.

Role requires 2–5 years in purchasing/expediting in an ERP/MRP environment, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. APICS CPIM certification is a plus, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.